Jonathan Tannenwald

Philly.com

There aren't too many blockbuster games this weekend, but the ones we do have should be worth watching.

Obviously, a lot of folks around here will be paying attention to Iowa at Penn State. But the games I think will be best are Cal at Oregon and Miami at Virginia Tech. All four teams would make big statements by winning, especially the two road teams.

As for the Top 10 chart, the Sagarin index goes against the human wisdom once again. I am fascinated by the fact that Miami has the top rank in Sagarin. Their 2-0 record includes wins over Florida State and Georgia Tech, both of which were ranked at the time. But the Hurricanes barely made the AP Top 10, and are No. 13 in the Coaches Poll.

What's the Spectacle of the Week?

California at Oregon (3:30 p.m., ABC regional)2 (9.5%)

Miami at Va. Tech (3:30 p.m., ABC regional)6 (28.6%)

Arkansas at Alabama (3:30 p.m.,CBS)2 (9.5%)

Iowa at Penn State (8:00 p.m., ABC)9 (42.9%)

Notre Dame at Purdue (8:00, ESPN)2 (9.5%)

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Cincinnati's lofty perch is also interesting. The Bearcats probably have to run the table in the Big East to get anyone's respect, but even if they do we'll see if they remain at or near No. 3.

I'm heading out of town for the weekend. Let me know in the comments which games will have your attention.